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Forum: Lounge 02-17-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,477
Posted By Beverly
Years ago when I was single and a rather new...

Years ago when I was single and a rather new twonhouse owner, my furnace cr*pped out during a February cold spell, too. Was it ever COLD while I waited for the furnace guy :sad:

Hope your...
Forum: Reef 02-17-2006, 03:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,400
Posted By Beverly
I used to keep them, but sold them to a local...

I used to keep them, but sold them to a local reefer. Keeping seahorses are very time consuming. They do NOT tolerate anything but perfect water quality. Always buy captive bred rather than wild...
Forum: Reef 02-17-2006, 01:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,310
Posted By Beverly
Glad you're good now :smile: I got stung by...

Glad you're good now :smile:

I got stung by my GBTA the other day. Hurt some, but not too badly. Then I remembered the hot water thing, so I ran water as hot as I could stand it over my stung...
Forum: Reef 02-17-2006, 12:47 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 22,260
Posted By Beverly
Three things we have noticed that indicate...

Three things we have noticed that indicate precipitation...

1. white chalky ring around the rubbermaid container at the water line, which is easy to remove with a sponge

2. white chalky residue...
Forum: Reef 02-16-2006, 11:58 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 22,260
Posted By Beverly
Matt, I don't know what "interpolating"...

Matt,

I don't know what "interpolating" means :razz:

What I did was add one drop at a time, then mix as per directions. At drop #8, the colour changed from blue to green. From experience,...
Forum: Reef 02-16-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 22,260
Posted By Beverly
Maybe it's the mixing container (rubbermaid...

Maybe it's the mixing container (rubbermaid trashcan) that causes the problem, though when we used a glass aquarium years back, there was precipitation after a period of time, too. I think in a tank...
Forum: Reef 02-16-2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 22,260
Posted By Beverly
Ruth, The RO/DI water had been heated and...

Ruth,

The RO/DI water had been heated and aerated since last Sunday after the water change. The salt was added, fully dissolved, then aerated for about 20-30 minutes before testing.

BTW, we...
Forum: Reef 02-16-2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 22,260
Posted By Beverly
Did the tests shortly after getting out of bed...

Did the tests shortly after getting out of bed this morning and didn't have time to test Mg or Ca.
Forum: Reef 02-16-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
Posted By Beverly
Weekly cleaning of any mechanical filtration...

Weekly cleaning of any mechanical filtration materials is a must, ime.
Forum: Reef 02-16-2006, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,738
Posted By Beverly
Well, I'll throw in my 2.5 cents :biggrin: :razz:...

Well, I'll throw in my 2.5 cents :biggrin: :razz:

I use mechanical filtration in our three reefs, but not canisters which are a PITA to take apart, clean, then prime for use.

The foams in...
Forum: Reef 02-16-2006, 04:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,738
Posted By Beverly
All powerheads in all tanks are at surface level...

All powerheads in all tanks are at surface level for optimal air exchange.
Forum: Reef 02-16-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,738
Posted By Beverly
I run my 37g, 67g and 120g BB tanks without...

I run my 37g, 67g and 120g BB tanks without skimmers or sumps. Don't use Chemi-pur or anythink like that to remove whatever those things are designed to remove. Do not run carbon unless there is a...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-16-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,958
Posted By Beverly
I have some chaeto, as well.

I have some chaeto, as well.
Forum: Edmonton 02-16-2006, 03:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,267
Posted By Beverly
Even though I tested our salt from the recent...

Even though I tested our salt from the recent group buy and results are fine (see link Ryan posted), for the moment, I'm going to pass on another pallet ....just in case.
Forum: Lounge 02-16-2006, 03:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,185
Posted By Beverly
Still no snow!!!???!!, but at 8:00 am is -28C...

Still no snow!!!???!!, but at 8:00 am is -28C with a windchill factor of -41C.
Forum: Reef 02-16-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 22,260
Posted By Beverly
Whew!!!!! Just mixed up 2g of RO/DI water...

Whew!!!!!

Just mixed up 2g of RO/DI water (heated and aerated since Sunday, Feb 12) with the Kent salt from one pail from our recent Edmonton group order. All of our pails have a yellow Kent...
Forum: Lounge 02-16-2006, 03:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,185
Posted By Beverly
I'm beginning to feel the same way :eek:

I'm beginning to feel the same way :eek:
Forum: Lounge 02-16-2006, 01:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,357
Posted By Beverly
Chris bought me (well, us :razz: ) more yummy...

Chris bought me (well, us :razz: ) more yummy chocolates.

I bought him a huge potato that we split (very romanitc, btw :biggrin: ) that I baked along with some chicken legs, with a side order of...
Forum: Reef 02-15-2006, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,683
Posted By Beverly
I've poisoned myself from fragging, but never had...

I've poisoned myself from fragging, but never had the pleasure of electrocution :redface:

Glad you're okay :smile:
Forum: Lounge 02-15-2006, 04:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,185
Posted By Beverly
Well, at least you folks have SNOW :biggrin: It...

Well, at least you folks have SNOW :biggrin: It only snowed enough here yesterday to make the roads wet :sad: Only -13 overnight, though :biggrin:
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-15-2006, 02:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,386
Posted By Beverly
Amanda, Did you get my PM?

Amanda,

Did you get my PM?
Forum: Pictures 02-14-2006, 11:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,847
Posted By Beverly
Would love to see a movie of your cuttlefish...

Would love to see a movie of your cuttlefish :biggrin:
Forum: Reef 02-14-2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,396
Posted By Beverly
To help you decide whether or not to re-use your...

To help you decide whether or not to re-use your sandbed, here's an article on Hydrogen Sulfide and the Reef Aquarium (taken from the Reef Chemistry "sticky" thread in the Reef Forum):
...
Forum: Reef 02-14-2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,396
Posted By Beverly
I would also rinse each rock intended for the new...

I would also rinse each rock intended for the new tank in changewater. This will remove loose dead stuff as well as accumulated detritus from the rock. That way you won't be transferring all that...
Forum: Edmonton 02-14-2006, 02:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,267
Posted By Beverly
That was for the first pallet. We can order as...

That was for the first pallet. We can order as many pallets as we want. 24 x 200g pails of Kent salt per pallet.


TALLY SO FAR FOR SECOND PALLET:

Beverly - 6 pails
Catherine (Michika) - 1...
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